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23 Sep 2026

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 23 September 2026 saw significant decisions made regarding planning committee reform, treasury management, and a petition concerning the Save Lewisham Shopping Centre. Councillors also debated and approved motions on climate...

22 Jul 2026

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 22 July 2026 saw a range of decisions made, including approving changes to committee memberships, appointing representatives to joint committees, and agreeing updates to the Capital Programme budget. Significant debate also ...

20 May 2026

7:30 pm

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026 saw the election of the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and the announcement of the Mayor's new cabinet. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Mayor's address, outlining the administration's p...

04 Mar 2026

7:30 pm

BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to approve the Council Budget for 2026/27, which included a 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also saw the approval of temporary changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and the exte...

28 Jan 2026

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw a wide range of announcements and discussions, including a significant debate on a motion concerning the rights, safety, and dignity of people seeking sanctuary and migrants, alongside a motion condemning immigrati...

26 Nov 2025

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed several key announcements, including a community safety update, the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, and recognition for the plan...

24 Sep 2025

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3...

16 Jul 2025

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribu...

07 May 2025

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, for its annual general meeting, and to discuss a review of the council's constitution. The agenda included the election of the speaker and deputy speaker, and the allocation of seats and appointm...

05 Mar 2025

BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm

This meeting was about setting Lewisham Council's budget for 2025/26. It included discussion of the council's overall financial position, a proposed increase to council tax, and the setting of housing rents.

11 Feb 2025

EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm

The Lewisham Council meeting on 11 February 2025 was scheduled to include discussions about a range of topics in the council’s draft local plan, including a proposed increase in the target for new housing delivery. Proposed changes to the plan included a se...

22 Jan 2025

Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council approved the [Statement of Accounts 2023/24](https://councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/documents/s117885/Statement+of+Accounts+202324+and+Annual+Report+202324.pdf) and [Annual Report 2023/24](https://councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/documents/s1178...

27 Nov 2024

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 27 November 2024 saw councillors approve recommendations for an increase in members' allowances and review the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report for 2023/24. A motion was also put forward to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation...

02 Oct 2024

Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.30 pm

The most significant item included on the agenda for this meeting of the full council was a report on the final outturn position of the treasury management activities for the 2023/24 financial year, and the mid-year review of the 2024/25 financial year. In ...

17 Jul 2024

7:30 pm

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on 17 July 2024 saw the confirmation of previous minutes and a welcome to a new councillor. Discussions also covered the council's charity of the year, the SEEN Lewisham Festival, and various public and member questions on topics ranging...

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